1
as in dissolution
the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces
the separation of Norway and Sweden into two independent nations in 1905
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2
as in distinction
the state of being kept distinct
the separation of church and state is an important concept in the United States
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as in divergence
a movement in different directions away from a common point
a sudden separation of the herd of deer when they were startled
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as in gap
an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge)
the narrow separation between posts in the fence
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as in departure
the act or process of two or more persons going off in different directions
friends who dreaded the inevitable separation after graduation
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Recent Examples of separation
Jeremy reportedly filed for a separation from Melissa on July 13, 2017.
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Nicole Briese, People.com, 18 June 2025
Part Two’s release depends on Part One’s performance, though Chan believes in maintaining separation between the films.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 June 2025
The couple couldn’t afford to put off the conversation any longer — fear was mounting over the potential separation of their family.
—Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2025
The case to voters citywide: La Jolla must pay millions to San Diego in separation costs that, along with the city not having to spend money in La Jolla, can help cover the budget gap and improve services elsewhere.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2025
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Nicole Briese, People.com, 18 June 2025
Part Two’s release depends on Part One’s performance, though Chan believes in maintaining separation between the films.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 June 2025
The couple couldn’t afford to put off the conversation any longer — fear was mounting over the potential separation of their family.
—Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2025
The case to voters citywide: La Jolla must pay millions to San Diego in separation costs that, along with the city not having to spend money in La Jolla, can help cover the budget gap and improve services elsewhere.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for separation
Noun
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The only way to escape is the immediate dissolution of this system and initiate a people’s responsive and democratic government.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
18 June 2025
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But whatever the reasons for the dissolution, the friendship was rooted in a real bond.—
Eddie Mouradian,
Vulture,
11 June 2025
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Stein elaborates, drawing a distinction between highly skilled white-collar migrants, people including Alexander Hamilton, Albert Einstein and Elon Musk, and those who would in his view take jobs away from American low-wage workers.—
Sergio Martínez-Beltrán,
NPR,
23 June 2025
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There’s a distinction to be made between collaboration and cooperation.—
Brendan O’Meara
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
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Exacerbating the divergence in personal taste, cultural references and shared language between Gen-Z men and women.—
Kian Bakhtiari,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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The divergence in sentiment comes down to uncertainty.—
Ian Mount,
Fortune,
20 June 2025
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Kennedy’s unprecedented action leaves a dangerous gap in our emergency response infrastructure.—
Tom Frieden,
Time,
16 June 2025
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The latter, sold worldwide by The Match Factory, won at Sundance and Berlin and highlights the vast wealth gap in Brazil.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
16 June 2025
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The restaurant, open since 1996 and once recognized on a Texas Monthly list of the state’s best breakfasts, closed June 14 with the departure of operator Brenda Lester.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 June 2025
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Tesla, which earlier this month saw the departure of its humanoid robot program director, did not reply to a Fortune request for a statement.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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Regardless of size, many of these backpacks have internal inserts or dividers that separate smaller equipment from larger equipment.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2025
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Premium Plus seats will be upgraded with privacy dividers and wireless charging.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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After a dramatic split from his onetime girlfriend and cofounder, Phil Shawe bought out her half of their translation firm in 2018.—
Phoebe Liu,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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When the couple split, their assets and properties were divided per the agreement.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
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The justices only said there shouldn’t be different standards for discrimination claims involving educational instruction.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
16 June 2025
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Nonetheless, this latest ruling may embolden such plaintiffs in California and elsewhere to assert unlawful discrimination claims with greater confidence and, perhaps, greater frequency.—
Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 June 2025
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“Separation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separation. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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